Wilmington North Carolina Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Wilmington North Carolina metro area was $57,667 in 2019, the latest figures available. Wilmington median household income is $326 higher than the median North Carolina household income and $8,045 less than the US median household income. 2020 metro income data (including Wilmington median household income) will be released in September of 2021. Median family and per capita income for Wilmington are shown below.
Real Median Household Income for Wilmington North Carolina
| 2019 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $65,712 | +4.21% | +7.05% |
| North Carolina | $57,341 | +4.58% | +6.40% |
| Wilmington | $57,667 | +7.36% | +7.92% |
Trends in Wilmington, NC Real Median Household Income since 2005
At $57,667, the median household income for Wilmington was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2019.
Real Median Household Income: Wilmington, North Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Wilmington
| Date | US | North Carolina | Wilmington |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $65,712 | $57,341 | $57,667 |
| 2018 | $63,059 | $54,831 | $53,712 |
| 2017 | $62,927 | $55,017 | $54,666 |
| 2016 | $61,383 | $53,890 | $53,433 |
| 2015 | $60,187 | $51,614 | $56,821 |
| 2014 | $58,001 | $50,325 | $52,393 |
| 2013 | $57,437 | $50,463 | $52,319 |
| 2012 | $57,307 | $50,367 | $55,776 |
| 2011 | $57,531 | $50,029 | $49,281 |
| 2010 | $58,809 | $50,912 | $52,674 |
| 2009 | $59,988 | $52,168 | $52,598 |
| 2007 | $62,717 | $55,214 | $55,350 |
| 2005 | $60,684 | $53,449 | $53,805 |
Wilmington Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Wilmington was $80,086 in 2019. Compared to the median North Carolina family income, Wilmington median family income is $8,037 higher. As with the median household income data, 2020 family income data for Wilmington will be released in September of 2021.
Real Median Family Income for Wilmington North Carolina
| 2019 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $80,944 | +4.06% | +6.92% |
| North Carolina | $72,049 | +4.35% | +8.57% |
| Wilmington | $80,086 | +9.32% | +11.50% |
Trends in Wilmington, NC Real Median Family Income since 2005
At $80,086, the median family income for Wilmington was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2019.
Real Median Family Income: Wilmington, North Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Wilmington
| Date | US | North Carolina | Wilmington |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $80,944 | $72,049 | $80,086 |
| 2018 | $77,786 | $69,045 | $73,255 |
| 2017 | $77,064 | $68,796 | $79,232 |
| 2016 | $75,707 | $66,360 | $71,826 |
| 2015 | $73,660 | $64,826 | $74,343 |
| 2014 | $71,246 | $62,025 | $68,974 |
| 2013 | $70,386 | $61,681 | $64,823 |
| 2012 | $69,752 | $61,350 | $66,903 |
| 2011 | $70,009 | $61,610 | $64,336 |
| 2010 | $71,221 | $62,186 | $69,366 |
| 2009 | $72,962 | $64,846 | $65,365 |
| 2007 | $75,612 | $68,017 | $68,866 |
| 2005 | $73,269 | $64,748 | $66,156 |
Wilmington Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Wilmington was $34,372 in 2019. Compared to the median North Carolina per capita income, Wilmington median per capita income is $2,351 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2020 per capita income data for Wilmington will be released in September of 2021.
Real Per Capita Income for Wilmington North Carolina
| 2019 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $35,672 | +3.57% | +7.57% |
| North Carolina | $32,021 | +2.32% | +6.75% |
| Wilmington | $34,372 | +7.12% | +9.78% |
Trends in Wilmington, NC Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Wilmington is $34,372. Real per capita income peaked in 2017 at $35,397 and is now $1,025 (2.90%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Wilmington, North Carolina, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Wilmington
| Date | US | North Carolina | Wilmington |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $35,672 | $32,021 | $34,372 |
| 2018 | $34,444 | $31,294 | $32,088 |
| 2017 | $33,788 | $30,829 | $35,397 |
| 2016 | $33,163 | $29,996 | $31,311 |
| 2015 | $32,351 | $28,921 | $31,323 |
| 2014 | $31,228 | $27,861 | $31,141 |
| 2013 | $30,982 | $27,896 | $30,311 |
| 2012 | $30,476 | $27,258 | $30,795 |
| 2011 | $30,425 | $27,462 | $30,235 |
| 2010 | $30,622 | $27,535 | $30,214 |
| 2009 | $31,545 | $28,432 | $31,226 |
| 2007 | $32,987 | $30,044 | $34,482 |
| 2005 | $32,854 | $29,552 | $31,781 |
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